Water back on in Lafayette following water main break

It's been 24 hours and counting. That's how long dozens of residents in Lafayette have been without water after a giant water main ruptured on Friday, sending huge amounts of raging water rushing downhill in the path of homes.

LAFAYETTE, Calif. (KGO) -- It's been 24 hours and counting, but the water is now back on in Lafayette after a giant water main ruptured sent huge amounts of raging water rushing downhill in the path of homes.

East Bay MUD crews worked to replace the very large 16-inch cast iron pipe that ruptured in the area of Reliez Station Road and Olympic Blvd.

At Katie Fulton's house, bottled water has been the standby since there is no water coming through the pipes.